Find events in Dorset, from village fêtes and jumble sales to the county’s biggest shows, alongside theatre, live music, exhibitions, markets, talks, walks and family days out. The Dorset Life What’s On calendar brings together things to do across the county, with dates, locations and details to help you plan.
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A dramatic monologue performed by Rachel Alexander - as Rosalind Fuller - recounts the sisters’ three tours of America between 1911 and 1917. The drama is interspersed with the folk songs she and her sisters sang on farms, in the high class salons of wealthy women and even the White House. This piece, written by […]
We are pleased to announce that DorPIP will be starting DorPIP Dad's group facilitated by the campaigner and keynote speaker, Mark Williams. Over the six weekly sessions you will have the opportunity to explore what takes to be a dad, learn about bonding and attachment, strategies you can use to take care of your wellbeing, […]
Michael Langridge, in conversation with Dr Tracy Hayes , talks about The Second Mrs Clare, his sequel to Thomas Hardy’s ‘Tess'. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-tess-tickets-567919902717
Writer Chris Taylor talks about his extraordinary career as a test pilot both with the Royal Navy and with civilian aircraft. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-test-pilots-story-tickets-578649094017
Jane V. Adams talks about her latest book, Nature's Wonders, and how nature inspires her writing. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/natures-wonders-tickets-593662870627
Have you ever wondered what goes on inside a beehive? Well, now’s your chance to find out! Spend an afternoon with experienced beekeepers, learning about the Honey Bee and the craft of beekeeping. Open a beehive to see the bees at work.......and take home a souvenir jar of honey to enjoy! For more information, see […]
A talk by Bruce Upton at Bridport Museum, South Street, Bridport. £5 from museum shop
Father's Day Craft Activity. Creative Father's Day card fun for all ages! Free event. Shaftesbury Library Saturday 17 June11:00am - 12:00 noon. For further information please call Shaftesbury Library on 01747 852256. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer.
A family fun day in Okeford Fitzpaine. Free with donations to the play park upgrade project. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1163220527553321
This established village fair starts with a Duck Race at 1pm which starts from outside the Mill in Rimpton Road. We then open the Fair at 1.30 in the Moat Field with music, the world famous Dog Show, games and activities for adults and children. This year’s highlights include axe-throwing and archery, the popular circus […]
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